Jing Wu is a visual Artist and Creative Director whose practice explores the intersection of tradition, technology, and absurdism. With a background in art and creative industries across London, Berlin, and Shanghai, his work blends hand-drawn with digital art processing to create visually striking and conceptually layered pieces.
Influenced by absurdist philosophy, Jing embraces the irrational and unpredictable nature of life in his creative process. He believes that meaning often emerges through spontaneity—letting the artwork and technology guide the journey rather than imposing strict control. His compositions are playful and quirky, often merging ancient symbols, cultural memory, and digital aesthetics in ways that challenge conventional narratives.
Jing's work has earned international recognition, including the Muse Creative Awards (U.S.), the Applied Arts Competition (Canada), and a nomination for the British Ecology Design Awards(illustration sector). His pieces have been exhibited at major international venues, including London’s Saatchi Gallery, and selected for the London Biennale 2025.
Jing brings a distinctive perspective that fuses cultural heritage with technological innovation—offering fresh insight and imaginative energy to today’s global creative landscape. He holds a degree from the University of the Arts London.
Exhibitions
July 2025, London Arts Biennale, Chelsea Old Town Hall
April 2025, "An Artistic Odyssey: Shanghai’s creative dialogue with the world", Shanghai Illustration Town
December 2024, Solo exhibition "Evolution", Shanghai Xian He Art Museum
October 2024, "PLAYGROUND (week3 - The Grand Finale", Swanfall Gallery London
September 2024, "From the one to the many", Saartchi Gallery London
October 2018, "Overlap", Shanghai Book Fair
September 2017, Solo show, "Dia" Si Nan Book Store, Shanghai
2009, group exhibition "Cheers!" OXO Tower Gallery London
2005, The first National Small-Scale painting Shanghai
Press
Group exhibition "From the one to the many" listed in major UK art magazines Frieze issue 247, V&A issue 66
